Crinkle Meaning in English
word
ˈkɹɪŋkəl
KRING-kuhl
kɹˈɪŋkəl
kring-KUHL
Definition
To form small folds, wrinkles, or lines, especially on a surface like paper, skin, or fabric. Often describes the texture or appearance created by being pressed or squeezed.
Usage & Nuances
'Crinkle' is usually used for small, gentle wrinkles or folds, not very deep ones. Common for describing eyes (crinkle when smiling), paper, or packaging. Often more visual/texture than serious damage. Do not confuse with 'wrinkle' (often deeper, more permanent).
Spanish: arrugar - fruncirPortuguese (BR): amassar - enrugarPortuguese (PT): amarrotar - enrugarChinese (Simplified): 弄皱 - 起皱Chinese (Traditional): 弄皺 - 起皺Hindi: झुर्री करना - सिकुड़नाArabic: يجعّد - يتجعّدBengali: কুঁচকানো - ভাঁজ পড়াRussian: смяться - морщитьсяJapanese: しわが寄る - くしゃくしゃになるVietnamese: nhăn lại - làm nhàuKorean: 잔주름이 생기다 - 구겨지다Turkish: buruşmak - kırışmak (hafif)Urdu: شل ہونا - پر سکڑناIndonesian: mengkerut - berkerut
Example Sentences
Please don't crinkle the paper.
basic
Her eyes crinkle when she smiles.
basic
The leaves crinkle in autumn.
basic
Don’t you love how chips crinkle when you eat them?
natural
He handed me a letter, already crinkled from being in his pocket.
natural
Her nose crinkled at the smell of burnt toast.
natural